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    Lower benchmark score on 64 vista (XPS 1330)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by xgm541, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. xgm541

    xgm541 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got the 64 bit vista version for free from dell and i installed it, have all the drivers running by using the guide for 64 bit drivers located here but my overall benchmark went from a 4.1 to a 4.0. My "Desktop performance for windows aero" dropped by .1. Should i be worried?
     
    xgm541, Oct 12, 2008
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  2. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    Thats related to your 8400gs drivers.
    Windows Experience Index is ****, it doesnt mean anything.
    Dont be worried ;).
     
    MexicanSnake, Oct 12, 2008
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    yoseph90 Notebook Consultant

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    you should use futuremark benchmarks to get a more accurate synthetic benchmark.

    hope this helps
     
    yoseph90, Oct 12, 2008
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    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    windows inbuilt benchmarking is crap. dont believe it. if u need to asses the real juice use something else like sisoft sandra ir futuremark or 3dmark. certain info tools like everest and hwinfo 32 comes with benchmarks also
     
    kuncheesh, Oct 12, 2008
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